Last Updated on July 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Daniel Johnson has enjoyed one of the longest and most accomplished careers in NBL history, earning admiration for his scoring touch, consistency, and professionalism. A skilled forward with the ability to stretch the floor and score in a variety of ways, he became a cornerstone of the Adelaide 36ers through years of dependable production.

Here is the detailed information about Daniel Johnson, an NBL player:

Player Profile

  • Nationality: Australian
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Weight: 108 kg (238 lbs)
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Draft: Not drafted in the NBA; entered the NBL directly
  • Age: Born on April 3, 1988
  • College: Pepperdine University (USA)
  • High School: Australind Senior High School (Australia)
  • Hometown: Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Teams Played For:
    • Melbourne Tigers (2008–2009)
    • Adelaide 36ers (2010–2023)
    • Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rican League, 2017)
    • Anyang KGC (Korean Basketball League, 2018)
    • Future teams as of the latest season

Player Archetype / Play Style

Daniel Johnson’s player archetype is a skilled stretch big, a frontcourt scorer who blended interior touch with reliable perimeter range across a long Adelaide 36ers career. Offensively, he worked as a scoring power forward who could punish mismatches in the post, pop out beyond the arc, finish efficiently in the flow of the offence and carry a meaningful share of the scoring load when Adelaide needed a steady veteran option. Defensively, he was more of a positional team defender than a pure rim-protecting anchor, using size and experience to hold his ground in the frontcourt, rebound his area and compete within scheme. Physically, Johnson brought genuine size for a modern power forward with a strong frame and enough skill mobility to operate both inside and outside. Overall, his play style was polished and dependable: he could stretch the floor, score in bunches, rebound, and give Adelaide a composed, professional offensive presence for years. (NBL Australia)

Sources:

NBL — 36ers to honour modern-day club legend
NBL — Phoenix Prevail After Stunning Creek-DJ Shootout
NBL — R19 Preview: Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats
NBL — R14 Preview: SE Melbourne Phoenix vs Adelaide 36ers
NBL — Preview: Adelaide v Sydney (Round 18)